Last Saturday PM I preached on the topic of spiritual gifts and introduced the controversial subject of the miraculous gifts (Prophecy, Healings, Tongues, Miracles). After a year and a half of study with the Elders of HBC, we have concluded that sign gifts (or miraculous gifts) have not outlived their purpose or usefulness but are intended for today. For those who understand the various positions and their names, HBC holds to an "open but cautious" position. If you would like to hear what I said, you can access the sermon via our church's website (www.harvestrockford.org).
For further study on this issue pick up the book, "Are Miraculous Gifts For Today - 4 Views," edited by Stanley N. Gundry and Wayne Grudem which is published by Zondervan. This a wonderful book that has four authors of differing views presenting their own view and critiquing the other three.
Also check out John Piper's sermon manuscript on the subject:
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByDate/1990/711_Are_Signs_and_Wonders_for_Today/
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